The best jobs for work-life balance in the UK

June 26, 2019

Last month, the World Health Organisation named 'burnout' among its International Classification of Diseases which means it will be recognised as a medical condition from next year.

Burnout can often occur when your work-life balance is out of whack, which is why job site Glassdoor has revealed the best jobs for work-life balance in the UK.

The site says having good work-life balance is one of the most important aspects of a job for candidates, ahead of career opportunities and work perks.

To find the jobs with the best work-life balance, Glassdoor used data from its Best Jobs in the UK report 2019 to see which jobs had the best work-life rating.

Below are the UK jobs that offer the best work-life balance. Scores are rated out of five.

15 Best Jobs For Work-Life Balance in the UK

1. Sales Development Representative

Work-life balance rating: 4.6

Median base salary: £27,000

2. Research Fellow

Work-life balance rating: 4.6

Median base salary: £34,000

3. Customer Success Manager

Work-life balance rating: 4.5

Median base salary: £40,000

4. Marketing Assistant

Work-life balance rating: 4.4

Median base salary: £20,000

5. Engagement Manager

Work-life balance rating: 4.4

Median base salary: £20,000

6. Data Scientist

Work-life balance rating: 4.4

Median base salary: £46,000

7. Recruiter

Work-life balance rating: 4.3

Median base salary: £25,000

8. Copywriter

Work-life balance rating: 4.2

Median base salary: £29,000

9. Web Developer

Work-life balance rating: 4.2

Median base salary: £31,000

10. Audit Manager

Work-life balance rating: 4.2

Median base salary: £52,000

11. Recruiting Manager

Work-life balance rating: 4.1

Median base salary: £40,000

12. Operations Analyst

Work-life balance rating: 4.1

Median base salary: £30,000

13. Executive Assistant

Work-life balance rating: 4.1

Median base salary: £37,000

14. Product Manager

Work-life balance rating: 4.1

Median base salary: £52,500

15. HR Business Partner

Work-life balance rating: 4.1

Median base salary: £49,000

Sales Development Representatives took the top spot with a 4.6/5 work-life balance rating, closely followed by Research Fellow also with a 4.6 rating and a Customer Success Manager with a 4.5 rating.

Glassdoor Economic Research Analyst, Amanda Stansell, said in a statement: “Not everyone prioritises money, so if you are looking for a job offering a good work-life balance then these roles definitely stand out.

"However, many of them also offer well above average salaries for the UK, proving it is possible to find a job that pays good money yet doesn’t take over your life.”

Source Link: https://www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/london-life/best-jobs-work-life-balance-uk-a4154251.html

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